Nutrition Guide: Water
Now that we’ve discussed the three macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fats), and have brought attention to the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), we need to talk about the arguably most crucial...
Nutrition Guide: Minerals
Now that we’ve discussed the three macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein, and fats), we need to bring attention to the micronutrients in the realm of nutrition, namely vitamins and minerals. Minerals Of...
Nutrition Guide: Protein
“Macronutrients” is the technical term for the different classes of nutrients. There are three distinct classes of macronutrients which essentially group everything we eat and drink according to their composition...
Nutrition Guide: Carbs
“Macronutrients” is the technical term for the different classes of nutrients. There are three distinct classes of macronutrients which essentially group everything we eat and drink according to their composition...
The Difference Between Nutrition and Diet
Think of it this way. You’ve heard the expression “nutritious foods.” This refers to edible and drinkable items which are considered healthy and useful to your body and mind. This...
Do You Need More Carbs In Your Diet?
Have you been feeling tired or irritable? Suffering from headaches or lack of motivation? When your intake of carbohydrates drops below a healthy level, the body gives you many warning...
How to Make Exercise a Habit
There are many ways to create a habit but finding the one that works for you is essential to creating a healthy lifestyle. As humans, we typically like to find...
The Wrong Snacks Sabotaging Your Results
Who doesn’t love a good snack? Snacking can lift your energy in the middle of the day, prepare you for (or help you recover from) a challenging workout, or act...
How Stretching Types Impact Performance
There are different types of stretching styles and each play different roles in your performance. Research has shown that stretching properly before and after activity is crucial to reducing injuries...
The Role of Metabolism
What is it? The term "metabolism" can feel like a loaded one that can be confusing to the average joe who's just trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Put simply,...
Quick Facts on BCAAs
What are BCAAs? Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are a supplement which you can get in a powder form, tablet form, and even on-the-go bottles that are ready to drink. These typically...
Who Handles Stress Better—Men or Women?
Change in employment, personal loss, or financial struggles are incredibly stressful situations for everyone. Have you ever wondered who handles these types of events better—men or women? For example, let’s...